The eatery is part of the wave of new tenants and upgrades that have come to the Baltimore County mall over the past few months, including the re-opening of Boscov’s department store in October and renovations to the food court in September. Mattress Warehouse and Deb Shops are among newer tenants as well, and mall officials expect to announce more new stores soon.

Buca di Beppo promises a “lively atmosphere and authentic Italian menu” with dishes that are meant to be shared and passed around the table, according to the chain’s website. The company says its menu is inspired by “dishes enjoyed for generations in villages throughout Italy.”

Buca also has area restaurants in the Kentlands in Gaithersburg and on Connecticut Avenue in DC.